Dental Health Aide Therapy Program

Do you like working closely with young people? Do you like to help people?
Do you like travel? Village life? A good full-time indoor job?
Are you skilled with your hands?
Would you like a key role in building a better future for our children? 

If you answered “yes” to the questions above,
consider applying for YKHC’s Dental Health Aide Therapy Program!

YKHC is offering sponsorship for the two-year Dental Health Aide Training (DHAT) program. 

Sponsorship is valued at more than $100,000 and includes:

  • School tuition
  • Housing allowance
  • Money for living expenses

Four-year payback obligation applies.
Successful completion of DHAT training can result in an associate’s degree.

As a student, attend all classes and clinical experiences as directed, for one year in Anchorage, and one year in Bethel. Provide clinical dental services within an individually designed scope of practice. Successfully complete the course of education and graduate from the program. Download PDF flyer here.

 

Application

Applications for next session are open through February 1, 2023.

Click here to apply for the DHAT sponsorship opportunity. 

DHAT Flyer

FAQs

Contact YKHC

YUKON-KUSKOKWIM HEALTH CORPORATION 

Box 528, Bethel, Alaska 99559

Phone: 907-543-6000
YKHC Medicaid Travel: 907-543-6625
Media Inquiries: publicrelations@ykhc.org

ACCESS YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION 

myYKHealth is an online portal that allows our customers to view medical information and connect with their care team.

To enroll in MyYKHealth or if you have questions about MyYKHealth, call MyYKHealth Enrollment Specialist at 907-543-6947 or Registration at 907-543-6315 or email MyYKHealthEnroll@ykhc.org.

RESOURCE LIBRARY

Visit the Resource Library to view issues of the Messenger, YKHC publications, provider resources, referral forms, financial statements, retail store and release forms.

Schedule an Appointment

BETHEL OUTPATIENT CLINICS

Bethel or a cell phone:
907-543-6442

Landline or phone outside Bethel:
1-800-478-3321 ext 6442

DENTAL CLINIC
907-543-6229

OPTOMETRY CLINIC
907-543-6336

SUB-REGIONAL CLINICS
Aniak     675-4556
Emmonak     949-3500 
Hooper Bay     758-3500
St. Mary’s      438-3500 
Toksook Bay    427-3500 

In order to ensure we offer timely appointments to all of our patients, we ask customers to register 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. If you are unable to keep or make your appointment, please call YKHC Scheduling to cancel or reschedule.